Booker won the last time they faced Sarasota and things went their way on Friday too. The Booker Tornadoes greeted the New Year with with a 52-35 victory over the Sarasota Sailors. Given the Tornadoes' advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 65th, while the Sailors are ranked 245th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Marayah Stuart
| 01/03/25 vs Sarasota | 3 |
| 01/02/25 vs Venice | 2 |
| 12/30/24 vs Timber Creek | 2 |
| 12/28/24 vs Seacrest Country Day | 3 |
| 12/27/24 vs Alcoa | 2 |
Booker got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Marayah Stuart out in front who went 5 of 9 on her way to 16 points and three steals. Stuart is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last seven games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Janiel Williams, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 12 boards.
The victory made it two in a row for Booker and bumps their season record up to 8-3. As for Sarasota, their loss dropped their record down to 7-9.
Booker will challenge Tampa Catholic at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Sarasota, they won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Bradenton Christian at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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